New National Mental Health Hotline Goes Live
On July 16, a new three-digit national mental health hotline went live. Read our latest blog post to learn more.
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Signs of Postpartum Depression
Approximately 1 in every 7 people who have given birth will develop a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder like postpartum depression, also known as maternal depression.
Help Us Share These New Zero Suicide Project Videos
How should you check in with a friend who might be in trouble? This video series may give you some ideas.
Child Abuse Prevention Starts With Supporting Vulnerable Families
At Lifeworks NW, we have a variety of programs dedicated to prevention efforts. One of them is our Children’s Relief Nurseries.
Supported Education Success Story
Caylee used to struggle to manage the basics of her life, but now she’s able to successfully hold down a job while also excelling in school.
How to Recognize Problem Gambling
Problem gambling, also called “gambling addiction,” can have a devastating impact.
60th Anniversary: Diane Benavides Wille
As part of our 60th-anniversary project, we talked with current employee, Diane Benavides Wille, who joined LifeWorks NW 15-years ago as a student intern. She then became one of LifeWorks …
60th Anniversary: Mark Spofford
As part of LifeWorks NW’s 60th Anniversary memory-capturing project, Dr. Mark Spofford agreed to talk with us about his 10 years at the agency, beginning in January 1988. “It’s been …
60th Anniversary: Phyllis Maynard
Phyllis Maynard is in competition with only a few members of LifeWorks NW’s staff for length of tenure. She joined the agency in 1982 and stayed 32 years until 2014. …
60th Anniversary: Dotti Cowart
As part of LifeWorks NW’s 60th Anniversary Celebration, we are highlighting just a few of the many valued leaders who have shaped our organization and our community. Dotti Cowart’s children …
Grant Supports Day Treatment Summer School
Our Tigard Day Treatment programs are excited about a $25,400 grant toward offering summer school this year. The grant was written by the NWRESD Day Treatment principal, Bethany Bowers. NWRESD …
60th Anniversary: LaNae Bowles
As part of LifeWorks NW’s 60th Anniversary Celebration, we are highlighting just a few of the many valued leaders who have shaped our organization and our community. LaNae Bowles joined …
60th Anniversary: Ebony Clarke
As part of LifeWorks NW’s 60th Anniversary Celebration, we are highlighting just a few of the many valued leaders who have shaped our organization and our community. Multnomah County’s Interim …
